GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

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edicta proclamation having the force of law
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
groovea long narrow channel or depression
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
bestialof or relating to beasts
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
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